Joel Hunt Texas A

Oliver Joel "Lil' Joel" Hunt was born on October 11, 1905, in Texico, New Mexico. He attended Texas A&M University from 1925 to 1927, where he played as a running back, punter, placekicker, and defensive player.​

College Career

During his tenure at Texas A&M, Hunt participated in 27 games, scoring 30 touchdowns, five field goals, and 29 extra points, totaling 224 points. In 1927, he set a school record with 19 rushing touchdowns—a milestone that stood for 85 years until surpassed by Johnny Manziel in 2012. Hunt's performance was instrumental in leading the Aggies to a 20-4-3 record and Southwest Conference titles in 1925 and 1927. Coach John Heisman, who observed Hunt's play while coaching at Rice University, acclaimed him as "the greatest all-around player I ever saw." ​

Football Legacy

After college, Hunt briefly played professional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals before transitioning to coaching. He served as an assistant coach at Texas A&M and Louisiana State University (LSU), and held head coaching positions at the University of Georgia in 1938 and the University of Wyoming in 1939. Hunt later contributed as an assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Colts. In recognition of his collegiate achievements, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1967. ​

Accolades, Awards, and Career Stats

Three-time All-Southwest Conference selection (1925–1927)​

Set a Southwest Conference record with 128 points in 1927​
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Held Texas A&M records for 30 career touchdowns and 224 career points for nearly 50 years​

Inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame in 1964 ​
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Hunt passed away on July 24, 1978, in Teague, Texas, leaving behind a legacy as one of Texas A&M's most versatile and accomplished athletes.